Bolton vs West Ham
West Ham snatch victory at Bolton
Bowen's brace seals a narrow away win in a five-goal thriller.
West Ham edged out Bolton 3-2 in a pulsating Championship clash, with J. Bowen starring by netting twice, including the decisive goal after the break. Bolton fought back impressively with a penalty from Ruben Rodrigues and a strike from E. Erhahon, but it wasn't enough to hold off the visitors. This result defied Fipster's medium-confidence prediction of a Bolton win, turning the fixture on its head.
Outcome probability
Bolton and West Ham face off in what promises to be a closely fought encounter. Both sides have had mixed starts to the season, and this fixture could hinge on fine margins and key moments.
Match factors
West Ham missing key midfielder Tomáš Souček
Souček's ankle injury sidelines a crucial midfield presence, potentially weakening West Ham's defensive midfield balance.
West Ham's attacking edge through Mukasa and Bowen
Mukasa leads West Ham's scoring with 2 goals and Bowen provides 2 assists, highlighting their offensive threat.
Bolton's defensive strength in Forino-Joseph and Kilman
Forino-Joseph's 80% duel win rate and Kilman's 95% passing accuracy provide Bolton defensive solidity against West Ham's attack.
West Ham's consistent scoring streak
West Ham has scored in all last 5 matches, showing strong offensive form heading into this fixture.
The context
Bolton sit 18th in the league with 4 points from 4 games, while West Ham are slightly better placed at 13th with 5 points. The Irons have been consistent scorers recently, but Bolton's defensive solidity could prove crucial here.
Key insights
Divine Tayon Mahogany Mukasa
West Ham
Mukasa leads West Ham’s scoring with 2 goals in 3 appearances, making him their key attacking threat.
Championship 26/272 goals in 3 appearances, 0.67 goals per game
Jarrod Bowen
West Ham
Bowen’s creativity shines with 2 assists in 4 games, crucial for West Ham’s offensive play.
Championship 26/272 assists in 4 appearances, 0.5 assists per game
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Tomáš Souček
West Ham
Souček’s ankle injury sidelines a vital midfield presence, weakening West Ham’s balance.
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Chris Forino-Joseph
Bolton
Forino-Joseph’s defensive prowess includes an 80% duel win rate and 92% passing accuracy, anchoring Bolton’s backline.
Championship 26/2780% duel win rate, 92% passing accuracy
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Maximilian Kilman
Bolton
Kilman’s 95% passing accuracy and defensive contributions make him a key figure in Bolton’s defence.
Championship 26/2795% passing accuracy, 1 goal in 4 games
Analysis
West Ham's attacking threat is led by Divine Tayon Mahogany Mukasa, who has netted twice in three appearances, supported by Jarrod Bowen's creativity with two assists. However, the absence of key midfielder Tomáš Souček due to an ankle injury may disrupt their midfield balance. Bolton's defence, marshalled by Chris Forino-Joseph and Maximilian Kilman, boasts impressive passing accuracy and duel success rates, providing a sturdy barrier against West Ham's forwards. The predicted 0-0 halftime score suggests a cautious first half, with Bolton likely to capitalise in the second half.
Key facts
- 1.Bolton are 18th in the league with 4 points from 4 games (W1 D1 L2).
- 2.West Ham are 13th with 5 points from 4 games (W1 D2 L1).
- 3.Divine Tayon Mahogany Mukasa leads West Ham with 2 goals in 3 games.
- 4.Jarrod Bowen has provided 2 assists in 4 appearances for West Ham.
- 5.Tomáš Souček is out with an ankle injury, weakening West Ham's midfield.
- 6.Chris Forino-Joseph has an 80% defensive duels win rate and 92% passing accuracy.
- 7.Maximilian Kilman boasts 95% passing accuracy and contributes defensively.
Prediction
The forecast is for Bolton to clinch a 2-1 victory, reflecting a narrow but deserved home win. The first half is expected to be tight and goalless, with the decisive action unfolding after the break. Expect Bolton's defensive resilience and timely attacking contributions to make the difference.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Bolton
No standout top scorers flagged for Bolton
Away — West Ham
The verdict
In a match where both teams have their strengths and weaknesses, Bolton's home advantage and defensive organisation give them the edge. West Ham's attacking talents will test them, but the absence of Souček and Bolton's form suggest the home side will come out on top by a single goal.
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
Scarles
Yellow Card
Bowen
Erhahon
Ruben Rodrigues
Penalty
Mavropanos
Assist: Engels
Walker-Peters
Austbö
Mavropanos
Yellow Card
Pablo
Mukasa
Iling-Junior
Dong
Bowen
Assist: Veltman
Erhahon
Scarles
Dalby
Match Statistics
Bolton
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 3C. Forino-JosephD
- 7K. DongM
- 8J. SheehanM
- 10S. DalbyF
- 16S. Iling-JuniorM
- 18E. ToalD
- 20Ruben RodriguesM
- 21E. ErhahonM
- 22Gaizka LarrazabalD
- 25M. ConwayD
- 31G. BazunuG
Substitutes
- 1J. BonhamG
- 4X. SimonsM
- 6B. DaviesD
- 9T. BairF
- 11T. GaleF
- 17A. ItoM
- 26J. NelsonF
- 39R. HardieF
- 45J. McAteeF
West Ham
4-4-1-1Starting XI
- 1M. HermansenG
- 2K. Walker-PetersD
- 3M. KilmanD
- 7A. EngelsM
- 14D. MukasaM
- 15K. MavropanosD
- 17M. KantéM
- 19PabloF
- 20J. BowenM
- 30O. ScarlesD
- 35E. AustböM
Substitutes
- 5MoratoD
- 9J. PiroeF
- 10M. SolomonF
- 18A. BoiroD
- 21K. LamadridM
- 34J. VeltmanD
- 49F. HerrickG
- 61L. OrfordM
- 66J. AjalaF
Bolton
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E. Erhahon | M | 84 | 7.7 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| C. Forino-Joseph | D | 90 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| R. Hardie | F | 6 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| G. Bazunu | G | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Conway | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1/1 |
| J. Nelson | F | 17 | 6.5 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 0/1 |
| Ruben Rodrigues | M | 90 | 6.4 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3/5 |
| E. Toal | D | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| J. McAtee | F | 6 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| S. Dalby | F | 84 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 0/2 |
| J. Sheehan | M | 90 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| T. Gale | F | 23 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 0/1 |
| Gaizka Larrazabal | D | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| S. Iling-Junior | M | 67 | 5.9 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1/2 |
| K. Dong | M | 73 | 5.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/2 |
| X. Simons | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T. Bair | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Ito | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Bonham | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| B. Davies | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
West Ham
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J. Bowen | M | 90 | 7.8 | 2 | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2/5 |
| A. Engels | M | 90 | 7.7 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| M. Solomon | F | 32 | 7.2 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1/2 |
| K. Mavropanos | D | 90 | 7.1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — |
| J. Piroe | F | 24 | 6.7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| M. Kilman | D | 90 | 6.6 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| K. Walker-Peters | D | 57 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| D. Mukasa | M | 67 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Veltman | D | 33 | 6.4 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
| M. Kanté | M | 90 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| Pablo | F | 66 | 6.3 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| O. Scarles | D | 84 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| E. Austbö | M | 58 | 6.2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2/3 |
| Morato | D | 6 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| M. Hermansen | G | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Orford | M | 23 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Boiro | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| F. Herrick | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| K. Lamadrid | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Ajala | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Bolton vs West Ham?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Bolton to win against West Ham.
- What score did Fipster predict for Bolton vs West Ham?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Bolton 2–1 West Ham.
- What were the win probabilities for Bolton vs West Ham?
- Fipster's model gave Bolton a 54% chance of winning, West Ham a 23% chance, and a 23% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 54% confidence — a medium-confidence call.